Pest Control Technician | Palmerston North
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Love the outdoors? Dedicated, reliable, and ready to stay one step ahead? You will be out in the field and the first line of defence in the fight against pests, solving customer problems with expert advice and proactive service.
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Overview
Love the outdoors?
Dedicated, reliable, and ready to stay one step ahead?
You will be out in the field and the first line of defence in the fight against pests, solving customer problems with expert advice and proactive service.
This role is Monday to Friday, covering all of the
Palmerston North and surrounding areas,
as well as in
Napier and New Plymouth when needed
, which may require
occasional overnight stays or early/late shifts
based on customer requirements.
We provide a work vehicle to support your daily travel.
We've implemented skills-based hiring, which means we'll assess you on the actual skills needed for the job, making "no experience necessary" a reality.
If you have the skills, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Get a company vehicle, fuel card, and mobile to keep you moving
- Uniform and PPE gear all set to keep you safe and ready
- Dive into comprehensive training to master our products and safety
- Join a global powerhouse that'll take your career to the next level!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough site inspections to identify pest activity and determine treatment plans
- Apply pest control solutions and advise customers on prevention/management
- Identify hygiene/environmental risks to create safer, healthier spaces
- Accurately complete digital service reports post-visit
- Deliver outstanding, professional customer service
- Identify opportunities to recommend additional value-adding services
A Successful Candidate Will Have
- Full-time, permanent work rights in NZ
- Full, clean driver's licence and a clean criminal record
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Physically fit with a strong focus on health and safety
- Comfortable and able to work outdoors in various environmental conditions
- Self-motivated with great time management
- High attention to detail and pride in high standards
- Confident using mobile apps and technology
- Flexible to travel and stay away overnight if needed
- Pest control regulations and methods experience is a bonus
Desirable, But Not Essential
- New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations - Urban Pest Control
• Current NZ Firearm Licence
- Experience and licences for Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platforms
- Ability to operate a manual vehicle
- ***Applicants currently must have the right to live and work permanently in New Zealand.
- Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment assessment, including medical, reference, and criminal background checks, meeting Rentokil Initial's satisfactory criteria.***
About Us
Rentokil Initial operates in New Zealand under the brands Rentokil, Initial and Ambius.
As an international business services company, we employ over 68,000 employees in over 80 countries, bursting with passion and pride to make a positive difference for our customers and communities.
We hold strong to our values of Service, Relationships and Teamwork.
What truly sets us apart is our people.
We are a friendly and supportive team, driven by a passion to help protect people, enhance lives and preserve our planet, every day.
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